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Why having a dog is nothing like having a child

Getting is a puppy is just like having a baby, right? Wrong.

Writer_contributorDanielle Colley

We’ve all heard it before; a proud owner of a new puppy stating how similar to having a baby it is.

Not to take anything away from dog lovers who treat their “fur babies” like children, and heaven knows, children act similarly to animals at times so the comparison is not a crazy one, but the fact is a getting a new dog, owning an old dog, or having any form of canine ownership is actually nothing like having a child.

Sure, a puppy pees on the carpet and cries all night if you lock it in the laundry, but that stage lasts merely weeks before it’s suddenly rocking the house rules and dazzling everyone by rolling over on command.

Kids don’t do anything on command until they’re about 25 and then they usually hit you up for money.

Your dog will sleep soundly at your feet from about 12 weeks. 12 weeks is when babies often have some bizarre sleep regression and wake you up every 30 minutes until your nipples bleed and you become zombie mum.

Zombie mums leave tv remotes in freezers, lock keys in cars and forget babies at the supermarket. Sometimes they cry for no reason.

My own children went through a licking and biting phase similar to a puppy, but a quick face lick from progeny is far nicer than a face full of dog breath when you know exactly what it was licking five minutes ago. Also, knowing that your kid is definitely never going to bite someone’s face off and need to be put down is quite a relief.

I’ve never had a baby chew my favourite pair of sandals because it loves my foot pheromones, and when a baby hugs my leg it’s adorable. When a puppy hugs my leg, it’s actually called humping.

I saw someone’s Facebook status update recently that read:

It wouldn’t be morning without the puppy trying to root my leg. #notaeuphamism

I never saw that status pertaining to a child.

A dog won’t throw a tantrum in the supermarket forcing you to leave a half-full trolley in aisle six and head home empty handed and embarrassed, or freak out because you opened its yoghurt the wrong way. In fact, a dog will show gratitude for any food you offer it.

This….this is not at all like a child.

A dog requires far less washing and folding of teeny little clothes which is a definite pro but you will never be able to train it to bring you tea and toast in bed. – a major con.

Getting a dog is a huge responsibility but if things really don’t work out with Fido you can re-house a pooch much easier than re-housing a baby when the penny drops and you realise it’s actually a stonkingly huge commitment for the next 15 years.

Unlike your old pooch who is in its puppy twilight years getting ready to pop his paws and head to doggy heaven by that time, that is when your teen is revving up to really put you through your parenting paces.

No matter how well trained, smart or loving a dog is, it is still a dog who leaves fur on your black clothes and doesn’t communicate like a human. That said, babies don’t communicate like humans and there is also a really sketchy phase in the teenage years and some males of the species too.

The argument is not about whether dogs are better or kids are better, because clearly they both come with grand lists of pros and cons, but it’s about owning up to the fact they are not really comparable at all.

Writer_contributor Danielle Colley

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Footage emerges of Cate Blanchett on Hey Hey It’s Saturday!

It’s Cate Blanchett like you’ve NEVER seen her before! Amazing video footage has emerged of the Hollywood actress performing on the iconic Australian show, Hey Hey It’s Saturday.

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Before she was one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses, Cate Blanchett was an awkward university student singing about flossing teeth in a green onesie.

Appearing on the popular Hey, Hey, It’s Saturday segment, Red Faces, Cate joins her fellow Melbourne University students, Simon and Tal the “token trombone player” (who actually plays the saxophone) for a very wacky and wonderful performance of a tune named “Weird Love Song”.

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In the vintage video, the double-Oscar winner can be heard belting out the lyrics:

“If I was a stamp and you were my mail, I’d cling on tight as we travelled, but if you licked my back too much I’d make your tongue go dry.”

“I wish I was your cigarette, smoked on through your lips, killing you softly with my tar and seeping out your nostrils.”

And while the pipes of the young, pre-fame Cate were more than impressive, the judges had, unfortunately, heard enough.

It was Aussie musician Red Symons who struck the gong about 90 seconds into Cate’s tune, which rang loudly to symbolise the abrupt end to their show.

“I wish so much I could say that I enjoyed that.” Red said before awarding the group a dismal 2 out of 10.

Although we’d definitely rate this one a 10/10, the judges collectively awarded the trio a 12 out of 30.

We wonder if Red knew he had just awarded a two-time academy award winner a 2 out of 10?

The never-before-seen footage was uploaded to the Hey Hey It’s Saturday YouTube channel last week on April 4.

Since its upload, the clip has been viewed just over 7,000 times, but we’re guessing that this ones about to be huge.

From a green onesie, to a $100 000 Armarni gown.

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No one came to his birthday party – then this happened

After 21 of his classmates didn’t show up to this boy’s 10th birthday, five police troopers came and threw their own celebration for him.

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Toxey Andrews’ 10th birthday was meant to be filled with 21 of his friends, but not one of them turned up.

His mother, Angela Andrews, was devastated for her son, so she vented her frustration on Facebook. Telling KTHV, she said: “It’s the last thing you want to feel for your kid, that no one cared enough to come.”

One person who saw the post was an Arkansas state trooper, and with the help of a few of his colleagues, he went to young Toxey’s home for a belated birthday celebration.

The five officers brought with them gifts and cake, and they let him sit in with them in the squad car.

Toxey said: “They showed me all the keys to do the sirens and the horn. I also got to see the cage with the dog in it,” he said.

“They had come to give me all that stuff and make up their own birthday party for me.”

Mum Angela was so touched she wrote a comment on the Arkansas State Police Facebook page, which they later shared.

“I don’t even know where to start because saying ‘thank you’ just doesn’t seem good enough,” wrote Angela.

“They made my sweet baby’s day, and his year!”

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will never be able to repay the kindness you showed my family today!”

“Come on friends, let’s make these guys famous! They deserve to be recognized for the wonderful people they are!!”

The incredibly generous cops are Cpl David Forthman and Troopers Terry Sawyer, Kyle Sheldon, Brandon Cook, and Tim Callison.

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Hot mama alert: Coco Austin shows off her post-baby body!

Coco Austin is letting the world know that she has bounced back into her pre-pregnancy body.

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The new mum commemorated her first official trip back to the gym with a selfie, where she proudly showed off her abs.

“I stopped going [to the gym] pretty much a year ago when I got pregnant with Chanel,” the 37-year-old penned along with the photo.

Back to the gym for Miss Austin.

“Well, 4 months after delivering her I have had no motivation because all I want to do is use my time to raise my baby and watch her grow.”

“I don’t want to be separated from her at all. Plus I can’t be too long because I still breastfeed.”

Ice T’s Mrs went on to explain how she left her darling bub at the gym’s crèche, and was able to spend three hours doing a spin and yoga class.

The buxom blonde shared with her fans what she wants to areas she’d like to focus on working on her body.

Coco couldn’t be prouder of her motherly curves.

“Surprising I liked what [I] saw.. I did eat really good through my pregnancy and now I can speak on it and say this is proof that with a decent diet and no gym your body can still stay somewhat together after a baby,” she continued.

“I literally had a big bowl of mixed fruit everyday which I give credit to.”

But the curvaceous model still had one nagging issue she wanted to speak about.

“I got a little skinny for my taste during pregnancy and want to build some muscle back,” she concluded.

Coco and Ice T have been married for over 14 years, and the rapper is a huge fan of his wife’s body.

“Thankfully I have gained some weight back recently.”

Clearly proud of her body, the mum-of-one shared a sweet photo with her baby, where Coco flaunted her assets and abs in a hot pink bikini.

Unlike many pregnancies, Coco revealed to E! News in her blog that when she found out she was expecting, she discovered that she actually lost 4.5kg.

“I’m really into my cocktails. Like, every single night I have some wine. Of course I stopped drinking right when I got pregnant, but I think that has a lot to do with it.”

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5 myths about corporate culture

Productivity expert Cholena Orr is taking aim at outdated notions about corporate culture.

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When Cholena Orr, director of pac executive’s human capital business, walks into the reception area of a workplace, she can tell you not only about that company’s culture but also what kind of leader it has.

Attentive and organised reception staff suggest a leader paying attention to investing in people, she says.

Conversely, “if I walk into a disorganised waiting room with a rude receptionist, I will go on to meet a company CEO who doesn’t see people as their most important asset, and who doesn’t believe in training.”

Orr adds, “Many leaders simply don’t recognise just how much influence they have over their company’s culture. Nor do they understand what culture is.”

That, she says, prevents them from developing good approaches to creating and transforming cultures.

Orr believes leaders shape culture and culture affects everything, from innovation to recruiting and talent retention. When CEOs don’t create culture, the culture will create itself, she says, and it’s usually not what they had envisioned.

Calling on business leaders to stop believing in common misconceptions, Orr unpacks her top five persistent myths about corporate culture.

Culture is the equivalent of perks

The most prevailing misconception among business leaders is that corporate culture is built much like a Disneyland theme park, where perks and “fun” are all that’s needed for employees to work and live happily ever after.

Perks are fine if they directly align with a company’s key objectives or promote certain behaviours a company wishes to cultivate. However, so often there is a disconnect between what employees really want and what companies deliver – the vending machines, the massages or the treadmill desks.

Find out what truly motivates employees, she says, and match incentives accordingly.

Culture is a “mood”

If you ask seven different CEOs to define culture, you will receive seven different answers. Some will say culture is a “mood”, others describe it as the shared values of a company’s employees.

Culture is not just the “vibe” you get when you walk into an office, nor is it the mission statement plastered on the wall. Culture is how work gets done, says Orr. It shows up in the patterns, rituals and repeated behaviours of the people in the organisation.

Culture is someone else’s problem

CEOs often believe culture belongs to someone else. While it’s true that culture is essentially “owned” by everyone, it’s the CEO who most strongly impacts and shapes culture.

Why? The best predictors of behaviour are incentives, whether they are monetary incentives or status and advancement, and these incentives are all a result of the values and beliefs of the company’s CEO.

You can’t hire for great culture

Actually you can and you should. When companies do hire the right people, they are essentially building an assemblage of “cultural ambassadors” who love the company they work for, stay happy and engaged and ultimately make greater contributions to the company’s success.

When recruiting for culture, Orr believes the highest risk is to hire people who aren’t motivated to do the job they need to do. The second risk is that they don’t have the personal characteristics to work well with customers and colleagues. The third risk is that they don’t have the necessary skills or experience. The latter is often considered number one.

To hire for culture, you need to invest more time in screening for character and motivation than screening for skill and experience.

Investing in culture is a waste of money

A company that doesn’t invest in training or people fosters a dog-eat-dog culture that sets workers up to fail. Companies that do invest in culture tend to perform better, notes Orr.

Job satisfaction is one reason why, with research from Columbia University showing that 48.4 per cent of employees working within a poor culture were “very likely” to leave their job, compared with only 13.9 per cent of employees working within a positive workplace culture.

The best place to start investing your culture budget is in leadership training – from the C-suite down to frontline leaders – to ensure they’re equipped to provide a good employee experience.

A version of this story appeared on In The Black.

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Google vs. the travel agent

Which resource comes out on top for the best inside tips on travel destinations?

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There are two international airports close to Milan. Three if you count Caravaggio, 45km north-east of the city, but the two that I now know about are Malpensa and Linate. I was pretty confident I’d found a flight that would get me from Milan to Madrid at a rock-bottom price.

What I hadn’t factored in was that my inbound flight arrived at Milan’s Malpensa while the connecting flight departed from Linate Airport. Malpensa to Linate is 67km and you do not want to be sitting between the two in a taxi snarled in morning rush-hour traffic with the clock ticking down on your flight. I made it – just – but the taxi ride cost more than twice as much as my bargain-price Linate-Madrid airfare. All down to me, since I was the one who had made all the flight bookings.

Venture forth on the internet with travel plans in your head and mouse in hand and it’s easy to convince yourself that you are your very own travel agent, and the internet fosters that delusion.

You can search for the cheapest airline ticket on Expedia or Hipmunk, check hotel reviews on TripAdvisor, book a room on Priceline, locate your hotel on Google Maps and find a guide for a musical promenade through Vienna or a trek in the Himalayas.

Whatever your passion – antique markets in France or the bird life of Ecuador’s Choco forest region – head online and you’ll find a tour that’s right up your alley.

However, while the internet is a razor-sharp information tool, it’s not necessarily the best place to put wheels on your travel plans. Travel is complicated. Even experts can make mistakes. At the Australian Geographic Gala Awards last year, the public relations manager of World Expeditions – a woman well versed in the ways of the world – was telling me about her plans for a roving four-month holiday in Europe in 2016.

“Sounds fabulous, but you might run into problems with your Schengen visa,” I suggested. Australian passport holders can travel freely in Europe’s Schengen Area, but only for 90 days in any six-month period. Caught up in the enthusiasm and the nitty-gritty of planning a big itinerary, it’s easy to overlook items that might bring you undone. A decent travel agent would spot such a potential glitch straight off.

Travel agents can also save you money. On a family ski trip to New Zealand last year, most of the downhill part of the holiday – ski hire, lift tickets, daily ski shuttle – I booked online. “All done without standing around in chilly queues getting ski poles rammed into my calves,” I congratulated myself.

When I showed up at the Snow Centre office in Queenstown to exchange email vouchers for lift passes and ski gear tickets, the agent was not so impressed.

“My, you’ve certainly paid for a top-end deal here,” she said. “But we have gear packs and multi-day passes that will give you the same thing and it’ll cost you a lot less. Why didn’t you do this through a travel agent?”

If you have your heart set on a luxury tropical getaway, a travel agent might know about a newly minted five-star resort in the area with a special introductory rate. Ditto for cruises. The price of unsold cabins drops like an anchor as sailing time approaches, and a travel agent will know if there are any bargains or might suggest a slightly quieter time when cruise vessels struggle to fill berths.

When you’re travelling economy class, a travel agent will often be able to book your preferred seat before such options open to DIY flyers. A travel agent also brings backup to your journey. If you ski into a tree in Klosters, if your car-hire agency wants to charge a phenomenal sum for that scratch on the bumper, if a volcano erupts and grounds all flights, your travel agent probably has a better chance of sorting it out than you do.

So, when should you use Google to make your holiday bookings and when should you use a travel agent?

If your travel plans are fairly straightforward and involve a place that you know – an air ticket within your own country, a hire car for the weekend – the internet is the simple, fast and cheap option. Anything more complicated – an African safari or a week of sunshine and sloth in the Maldives, where you’ve never been before – there is no substitute for a travel agent.

Not just any travel agent, though, because nothing beats on-the-ground knowledge. When considering a trip to Ethiopia or a week in Venice, the crucial question to ask is “When were you last there?” If the answer is “never” or more than five years ago, the agent is probably relying on vague memories and the same information that you have at your fingertips via the internet.

No travel agent knows everything about everywhere. An African safari or a Greenland cruise requires a specialist – and a little research of your own. Stepping through the front door of a travel agency without first having done some prep work is every bit as risky as walking into a Porsche showroom.

Travel agents will guide you towards what they know, and there is also a natural tendency to shunt you into hotels, tours and services that pay them a higher commission.

So, how do you find your miracle-working, all-knowing, reliable travel guru? You search on Google, of course.

Words by Michael Gebicki.

A version of this story appeared on In The Black.

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Obese dachshund makes remarkable recovery

You won’t believe what he looks like now!

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What an amazing recovery!

Poor “Fat Vincent” weighed a shocking 17kilos when he first arrived at a Texan animal shelter eight months ago after his owner died.

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The poor pooch was subsequently diagnosed with high cholesterol and at risk of redeveloping a number of serious health compilations as a result of his size.

However, with some love and care – and a strict diet and exercise – from Mary Tipton from dog rescue group K-9 Angels Rescue, he’s been restored to peak condition and is now referred to as “Skinny Vinnie!”

Prior to his arrival at the shelter, he’s believed to have lived on a diet of fast-food.

But look at him now!

Well done, Skinny Vinnie!

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7 ways to train your brain

Easy brain-training tips to be more productive at work.

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The link between brain health and both individual and organisational performance is explored in detail in the book Future Brain by medical practitioner

Dr Jenny Brockis.

Future Brain aims to summarise what we can do to boost our mental powers and improve the way our brains perform, in terms of our ability to focus, learn quickly and achieve insights. The actions we can take range from what we eat and how we sleep to the way in which we structure our working environment.

If a brain can be made healthier, argues Brockis, it will perform better at work. A team of better-performing brains translates to a higher-performing organisation.

Feed it well

Food choices can influence memory, cognitive skills, mood and overall mental health, as well as our ability to perform in the workplace. Dr Jenny Brockis recommends a diet of fresh unprocessed food, including leafy greens, lean protein (particularly oily carnivorous cold-water fish, such as salmon), dark chocolate, seeds, nuts and whole grains. Caffeine is good in moderation, while trans fats are universally bad.

Get physical

Working out increases blood flow to the brain, which strengthens existing neural networks and assists the generation of new neurons, leading to greater neuroplasticity.

It also decreases the risk of cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disease. Brockis recommends 150 minutes of aerobic activity or 75 minutes of high-intensity interval training each week. She warns that sitting for lengthy periods is detrimental to brain and overall body health.

Sleep well

Not surprisingly, Brockis argues that sleep is essential for a healthy brain. Despite what many people think, everyone performs better with a minimum of seven hours’ sleep each night, as consistent lack of sleep leads to an outcome akin to being slightly drunk. Sleep is not just the time when the brain repairs itself; it also enables long-term memories to strengthen, while improving mood and the ability to focus.

Exercise the brain

Brockis is also an advocate for brain-training exercises, starting with simple exercises such as cryptic crossword puzzles or learning new words and their meanings. But these only work when practised consistently (just like physical exercise). A key factor for exercising our brains is curiosity, which stretches our minds towards new ideas and discoveries and makes us more open to learning and remembering.

Manage cognitive energy

The brain has a finite energy supply but can be recharged quickly. Scheduling 20-minute breaks between 90-minute work periods can lead to greater focus and productivity.

Mono-task, don’t multi-task

Multi-tasking is a myth for all but 2 per cent of the population, and our ability to process multiple ideas at once is no different depending on gender or age. Focusing on one task at a time is a better way of ensuring each task is done well.

Focus on the moment

Brockis is also an advocate for mindfulness – focusing attention on the present moment, often through meditation – as a means of improving concentration, reducing stress, improving decision-making and even increasing lifespan. With its ability to reduce the production of the stress hormone cortisol, mindfulness can help conserve mental energy, as well as consolidate new learnings into long-term memories.

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How to overcome ageism in the workplace

Finding work over the age of 50 is proving to be a very difficult challenge in Australia. So what are you to do?

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IF you’ve spent your life honing your skills and qualifications, unemployment and the difficulties in finding work can come as a rude shock. However, it’s a reality facing thousands of older Australians. According to statistics from Centrelink, there are 140,000 unemployed Australians aged between 50-64 on the Newstart allowance – because they’re simply unable to find a job.

When you consider that one in three of us will be living to 100 in years to come, there needs to be more acceptance for older job-seekers in the workplace, says Dr Jennifer Neilson from Southern Cross University’s School of Law and Justice.

“There’s definitely a stigma,” she says. “Many mature age people seeking work have reported to me that they’ve been told they’re over-qualified – a term I think is sometimes used as a smokescreen to avoid coming out and saying, ‘well, you’re just too old for us’.

“Stereotypes and perceptions about older workers have also been detected in a number of studies and focus groups conducted with employers by the Commissioner for Age Discrimination.”

TV presenter, Lisa Wilkinson does not think age should be frowned upon in the slightest. In fact, she states it as an attribute that should be acknowledged favourably in the workforce.

“I think one of the reasons I was offered the Today job was my age,” she told Body & Soul. “People want that knowledge and experience that comes with it. My age helps to make me the best I can be.”

She adds: “Getting older is so much better than the alternative [of not being around at all],” she quips. “Longevity is a good thing.”

Your rights as an older worker

According to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in Australia, a whopping 68 per cent of all age discrimination complaints made are about employment.

So, what are your rights when you’re facing an interviewer? How do you know you’re being discriminated against? Firstly, says Nielson, keep an eye out for questions that try to flush out your age or make it an issue.

“Also, comments like, ‘well, you probably don’t know how to do this sort of thing’ or ‘you probably haven’t had this training or know how to use this technology,’ impose stereotypes on older people,” says Neilson, noting that such assumptions can impact older employees currently in work, too.

Attitudes like these can’t be used to make decisions about your rights or the conditions of your employment. “You should have equal access to training, to promotional opportunities, to pursuing other benefits like incentives and bonus payments.

“Also, your age is not a basis for termination of employment. You can’t make somebody retire just because of their age.”

Incentives and education

There’s no doubt that our aging population is going to create a significant policy imperative on the government – and already we’re seeing incentive schemes such as Experience+, a federal government initiative offering employers $1000 job bonuses for employing eligible, mature age workers.

“These incentive schemes are a step in the right direction,” says Neilson, “but employers will react differently – some may not be genuinely committed, taking the bonus and when the bonus is gone, so are the [mature-age] workers. What we need are measures that combat the attitudes at a workplace level.

“One of the big problems with discrimination is that it infuses the way we think about things. So pointing out how someone may have been discriminatory is one of the best ways to help eradicate it.”

Positive media representation of workers of all ages is important too, Nielson adds. “The workplace is a reflection of broader society. People bring all their biases and beliefs to work, and if there aren’t more positive social messages about workers of various ages, it’s difficult to focus on workplace change.”

The mature age job-seeker’s action plan

1. Age-proof your resume.”There’s no obligation to provide it,” says Neilson.

2. Showcase relevant experience and skills.You don’t need to put every job you’ve ever had on there. “Use your CV to show what you have to offer and your achievements,” suggests Neilson.

3. Use your network.While it can be difficult asking those you know for help, you’d be surprised at how your network can help pave the way into new opportunities.

4. Update your skills.”We tend to assume that training is about young people, but it’s not,” says Neilson. Ensuring you’re computer-literate can drastically improve your chances of gaining work. See a range of courses at SEEK Learning.

5. If you are discriminated against…Consider lodging a complaint. “You can contact the Human Rights Commission, the local anti-discrimination board or the Equal Opportunity Commission. Complaints don’t always land you in court, but doing this can be a way to gain advice or assistance.”

Mature-age job-seeker resources

Experience+

A government initiative that supports mature age job-seekers.

Adage National

A jobs board specialising in experienced workers aged 45 and over.

BeNext

A jobs board for baby boomers and those seeking part or full-time roles.

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Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd moved from jail cell to psychiatric facility

After spending nearly 10 months behind bars the Star Wars actor, who played young Anakin Skywalker, has reportedly been transferred to a psychiatric ward to deal with schizophrenia.

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The former-child actor, who starred as a young Anakin Skywalker in the 1999 hit The Phantom Menace, was arrested in June 2015 after he led police on a high-speed car chase across two counties in South Carolina.

The 27-year-old was charged with reckless driving, failure to stop and driving without a driver’s licence after he eventually crashed through a fence in a messy end to the dangerous chase.

Shortly after his arrest, Jake’s mother Lisa told gossip site, TMZ that her son had attacked her several months earlier after failing to take his medication. She chose not to press charges for the incident.

According to a new report from TMZ, after spending nearly 10 months in prison the troubled child star has been transferred to a psychiatric centre after authorities concluded that professional help was required for his schizophrenia.

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Since his move to the mental health facility, Jake’s mother Lisa has told TMZ that improvements can already been seen in her son’s personality.

Although a date has not been set for his release from the facility, Jake’s family are in no rush and simply hope that their loved one can receive the help that is needed to aid in his recovery.

Jake recalls his Hollywood upbringing as a “living hell”.

Jake’s Hollywood spotlight began when he starred as Anakin Skywalker alongside Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor in Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace. He was just 10 years old at the time.

After his hurried rise to fame, Jake only reprised his role as Anakin for five video games before he quit acting altogether.

In a 2012 interview, he described his acting childhood as “a living hell.”

A young, Jake pictured with his mother Lisa.

“My entire school life was really a living hell — and I had to do up to 60 interviews a day.”

“Other children were really mean to me,” he confessed in an interview with Blackbook. “They would make the sound of the light saber every time they saw me. It was totally mad.”

Following his stint in the bright lights of Tinseltown, Jake moved to Chicago to study film and psychology at the Columbia College Chicago however he dropped out after a semester.

Readers who are seeking assistance can call the SANE helpline on 1800 18 SANE (7263) or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

“I’ve learned to hate it when the cameras are pointed at me,” Jake said to the Daily Mail “For me to go back and watch it now would be kind of creepy.”

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